Ardal O’Hanlon is writing two new Irish-set crime novels. The first, A Plot To Die For, will be released in May, with publishers Simon & Schuster already committed to its follow-up.

Comedian Ali Brice has been named this year’s top bingo comedy caller by London club Dabbers. The stand-up performed as his gameshow enthusiast alter-ego Eric Meat in the competition, and wins a ...

Prize: To be published by Hera Books. Runners-up win the offer of a place on the online MA in comedy writing at Falmouth University or a writing mentorship, or a place on an MA in research in creative ...

I’m not expecting anything. It’s my first time at the Fringe so I just want to enjoy the festival and immerse myself as much as possible. And to gradually begin to loathe silent discos.

He’s done metal, now indie comedy star and occultist Andrew O’Neill is taking on another of their favourite genres, from The Stooges to Pussy Riot, Amebix to X-Ray Spex in a venue that’s no stranger ...

The nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards for primetime American TV shows have been announced, with The Studio, Hacks (pictured) and The Bear leading the nominations. Here are the shorlists in the comedy ...

I have a bit about Yoko Ono that I love because it subverts the idea of a Scouse woman and what they think one is and I certainly don’t think I fit that mode either. The bit they like, however, is a ...

Frank Skinner’s Poetry Podcast is to return for an 11th series, it has been announced today. Launching on all the major platforms on July 23, the new episodes will again feature the comedian offering ...

Ab Fab’s Jane Horrocks and former Taskmaster contestants Jamali Maddix and Stevie Martin all have guest roles in the third series of Here We Go.

Elaine C Smith may sit among Scottish comedy royalty but she’s forever in danger of being upstaged by young screen newcomer Harper Blue Hamilton in the new BBC comedy short Govan Fair Queen.

The chaotic and VERY high-energy Aussie duo of Mel O’Brien and Samantha Andrew are back with high-impact musical comedy madness about their co-dependency. Camp, loud and full of pop culture references ...

The BFI is to hold a 10th anniversary screening of cult British comedy horror film Aaaaaaaah! Featuring the Boosh duo of Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding as well as the likes of Toyah Willcox, Julian ...